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The
City of Courtenay, BC, is the urban and cultural hub of the Comox
Valley.
Located
along the Courtenay River in the heart of some of the Island's
most beautiful faming land, Courtenay is a bustling metropolis
with galleries, theatres, shops and restaurants. Downtown Courtenay
is considered one of the most vibrant and charming downtowns on
Vancouver Island. In additional to unique shops, services and
eateries, Courtenay is also home to an incredible cultural district
that includes the Sid Williams Civic Theatre, Comox Valley Art
Gallery and the Courtenay and District Museum and Paleontology
Centre.
Courtenay,
named after a British sea captain, is the urban centre of the
Comox Valley and has a rich heritage influenced by farming, logging
and fishing.
For the visitor to Courtenay, BC, each season has something special
to offer. It is a year round business getaway and shopping centre.
Summer is a creative season, filled with music and art festivals
plus a variety of craft fairs.
The
warm months also give visitors to the Courtenay area a chance
to see such sites as the Puntledge River Fish Hatchery, explore
the majestic scenery of the Comox Valley or laze on Goose Spit,
one of the finest beaches in the Comox Valley. Others may like
to venture out onto the ocean for fishing, sailing or even sea
kayaking. Winter, skiers can head to nearby Forbidden Plateau
and Mt. Washington.
For
those interested in history, the Filberg Lodge in nearby Comox,
offers a look at the past; it is also part of the present, being
the site of the annual Arts and Crafts Festival.
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Providers |
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 Population:
13,984.
Main
Industries: farming, logging, fishing, tourism
Access:
Courtenay, BC, is 60 km (37 mi.) north of Qualicum Beach
on Highway 19 or 220 km (137 mi.) north of Victoria on Vancouver
Island. The area is also serviced by bus, rail and CYQQ airport.
Recreation
Facilities & Activies: golf
courses, fishing, boating, swimming, skiing
at Mt. Washington.
Local
Attractions: Arts & Artisans Gallery, Historic Museum,
Forbidden Plateau & Mt. Washington ski areas, Goose Spit Beach,
Miracle Beach Nature House, Native Sons Hall Museum, Puntledge
Fish Hatchery, Seal Bay nature park, Comox.
Events:
| February |
World
Community Film Festival, BC's largest film festival on social
justice issues: www.worldcommunity.ca |
| April |
Mt.
Washington Snow to Surf Race |
| May |
Comox
Valley Highland Games www.cvhg.org |
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Vancouver
Island Relay, relay and ultra marathon running race from Courtenay
to Nanaimo, www.vancouverislandrelay.com |
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Comox
Valley Tri-K Triathlon, a triathlon for all ages and abilities
in Courtenay, www.trik.ca |
| June |
Puntledge
Paddle Festival, whitewater kayakers and canoers flock to
the river that runs through Courtenay for group paddles and
competitions, www.surfkayak.org |
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North
Island Hot Jazz Festival - three locations, 8 bands - Courtenay
- June 2nd to 4th www.northislandhotjazz.com |
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Mount
Washington opens for the summer -June 24, www.mountwashington.ca |
| July |
Downtown
Courtenay market days - July 21, www.downtowncourtenay.com |
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Beer
fest at Mount Washington - July 15, www.mountwashington.ca |
| August |
Wine
Fest at Mount Washington - Aug 12, www.mountwashington.ca |
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Courtenay
Rodeo, Aug 19 - 20, Merville, rodeo events and barn dance.
Call 250-286-6755 |
| September |
Local
Colour - Courtenay - Sep 7 -9 |
| November |
Moonlight
Magic - pre Christmas sales Nov 17 in Downtown Courtenay,
www.downtowncourtenay.com |
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Santa
Claus Parade - one of the best parades on the island. Nov
25 |
| December |
Scheduled
winter opening day at Mount Washington, www.mountwashington.ca |
Accommodations:
Courtenay accommodations and lodging include full-service
hotels, motels and bed and breakfast establishments. Many of these
offer ski packages in the winter and salmon fishing packages in
the summer. There are also private and provincial campsites available
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Information:
Comox Valley Travel InfoCentre
2040 Cliffe Ave., Courtenay, BC V9N 2L3
Telephone 1-888-357-4471 • Fax
(250) 334-4908
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